The clubs are edging towards a compromise deal which would see the Baggies take Sinclair on loan before buying him next summer

The Baggies have revived their interest in taking him on loan, even though City would prefer a permanent deal for the former Swansea ace.

The clubs are edging towards a compromise deal which would see the Baggies take Sinclair on loan before buying him next summer.

It is believed City want the deal to be worth £6million, which would include a £2million loan fee this summer.

There is also the issue of Sinclair's wages of around £45,000-a-week and West Brom would like City to pay the majority of his salary next season.

Sinclair is interested in moving to The Hawthorns to revive his career and knows his slim first-team prospects will not improve under Manuel Pellegrini, while Spanish giants Valencia are also interested.